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LOT 2:
Hornbill With Brass & Cloth, Senufo People, Ivory Coast
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Start price:
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3,500
Estimated price :
$5,000 - $10,000
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sales tax: 6.35%
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Hornbill With Brass & Cloth, Senufo People, Ivory Coast
Senufo People, Ivory Coast: Hornbill With Brass & Cloth. Hand-carved from a solid piece of wood and decorated with red fabric under a chased and embossed brass metal overlay. Mid 20th Century.
Senufo bird figures refer to both the physical and intellectual aspects of life, which together assure the continuation of the community. The long, phallic beak touching the swollen belly suggestive of pregnancy alludes to the dual forces of male and female procreation.
Dimensions: 43.5H x 27.25W x 22D (inches)
Provenance: From the private collection of Massachusetts Gentlemen.
NOTE: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.
Condition: The figure has abrasions and worn areas consistent with it's former use and age. The red fabric has worn/torn spots and also shows deterioration.
Note: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.
